Dear Sustainable Westport Community,

The future of our town is in your hands! The Town of Westport is hosting two crucial public meetings, and we’re counting on you to make your voice heard.

Whether or not you joined us for “Walkable Westport” with Urban Planner and Author Jeff Speck, you have a unique perspective to share on how we can transform Westport into a more walkable, bikeable, and sustainable community. 

At the upcoming Traffic & Pedestrian Safety meeting on October 17, you’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback and ideas on improving safety for all residents. And on October 23, the Westport Downtown Plan Public Charette will gather community input on the development of Jesup Green, the Imperial Lot, and potential parking solutions.

This is your chance to directly influence the future of our town. Together, we can create a healthier, more accessible Westport that works for everyone. Can’t attend? Scroll down for additional ways to share feedback with town officials.

Save the date, share your ideas, voice your concerns, and let’s work together to create a healthier and safer community for all. 

Sincerely,

Gately Ross & Johanna Martell
Co-Directors of Sustainable Westport

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE YOUR VOICE

Traffic & Pedestrian Safety
Thursday, October 17
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Auditorium

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Public Meeting. Presentation on the results of the SS4A Safety Action Plan Survey from Tighe and Bond and updates addressing ongoing road, traffic, and pedestrian safety initiatives throughout Westport will be discussed. 

Westport Downtown Plan Public Charette
Wednesday, October 23
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Westport Library, Brooks Room

The public charette will be a two-hour interactive event where people can learn about the project, ask questions, and give feedback. There will be maps and displays to help guide discussions. We will be gathering community ideas and concerns to shape upgrades to Jesup Green, the Imperial Lot, and the potential for structured parking.

CAN’T ATTEND? 

If you can’t attend in person, Sustainable Westport urges residents to use the following channels to share their feedback:

• If you were inspired by ideas from Walkable Westport, including the design of Parker Harding, speak up and share your opinion by emailing the RTM (RTM-DL@Westportct.gov), the Planning and Zoning Commission (PandZ@Westportct.gov), and our First Selectwoman Jen Tooker (JTooker@Westportct.gov).  
• If you want to address traffic and safety issues, Ms. Tooker has a survey on her office’s website or email the head of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, Tom Kiely (Tkiely@westportct.gov).
• If you have other ideas about the downtown redevelopment, including the incorporation of parking structures, please share your feedback with the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee (DPIC) here.